fachwerk
The term used by German-speaking immigrants to America in the 18th and 19th centuries for half-timbered construction, i.e., the medieval […]
half-timbered construction
Glossary
decorative half-timbering
Timbers or boards that provide the appearance of half-timbered construction but whose function is ornamental rather than structural; also called
Glossary
brick filling
In half-timbered construction, brick laid between the heavy structural timbers to provide thermal insulation, fire resistance, and increased structural rigidity.